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A hyperbola has transverse axis 12 and conjugate axis 10. Its eccentricity is
A61/36
B√61/6
C5/6
D6/5
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. √61/6
a = 6, b = 5, so e = √(1 + 25/36) = √61/6.
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